Peoples, what happens when you voluntarily leave an agency (for example Publicis) are you offered Cobra or are you on your own health insurance wise? I'm well aware of the full cost, having been laid off before. In case no one knows, when you're full-time, the company usually covers two thirds of your health insurance monthly premiums as opposed to full cost. No, this is not a layoff. I'm just not jelling (or is it gelling?) with my current agency after four months. Time for a change.

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You will always be offered COBRA when you leave a job, the downside is that it’s extremely expensive (mine was $979 a month when I used it).

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Yes, they should give you the privilege of paying an obscene amount of money for healthcare, don't worrk

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Agreed. Even tho it’s United Healthcare, it’s better than what I’ve seen on the Marketplace site

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I always use cobra when I leave jobs. It can be expensive but it actually really does depend on the rate your employer has worked out with the insurance company.

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I was offered Cobra when I voluntarily left my company a month ago

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No, I didnt. They offered it to me even though I never enrolled to be insured. I’ve been on my spouses insurance

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I took COBRA when I voluntarily left my last job. I found my coverage better than comps on the marketplace and I knew I’d need decent coverage. If you’re buying just for peace of mind you can def find cheaper. Know that you have some grace time to see if you actually need it (it’ll go retroactive if you buy in in time).

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